The Ultimate Investment

A young friend of mine was taking night classes working on his Master’s Degree.  It was hard balancing a full time job, a family, and a grueling educational program.  At times he’d be tired and say “I hope this is all going to be worth it.”

One day, he was filled with enthusiasm.  He seemed a new man brimming with intensity.  Then he explained why.

The night before one of his college professors had talked about his personal philosophy.  It had resonated with my friend, and once he’d told me what he’d heard, I could see why.

His professor had said, “You each are a product of all the decisions you’ve made up to this point in your life.  Whether you realize it or not, deep down, this is where you most want to be.  Maybe it’s not the most fun, but you perceive it to be the most valuable place to be at this moment.  If you didn’t, you wouldn’t be here.”

My friend was energized because he realized it was true.  He was the culmination of all the decisions he’d made to that point in his life.  He truly was where he most wanted to be. 

But extending that further, if you weren’t where you most wanted to be, all you had to do is make different decisions, leading to that place where you most wanted to be.

He felt in control of his life.  He determined his decisions, hence, determined his destination.